01
基本
きほん
basic
Meanings
- fundamentals
- radical (chem)
- counter for machines
- foundation
Readings
Onyomi
- キ
Kunyomi
- もと
- もとい
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Useful words
02
基礎
きそ
foundation
03
基準
きじゅん
standard
04
基地
きち
base
05
基金
ききん
fund
06
基づく
もとづく
to be based on
Compare Kanji
01土Component84%soil, earthThe earth base matches the meaning of foundation almost literally.02其Component86%thatThe top component becomes clearer when studied as its own character.03礎Meaning90%cornerstone, foundation stoneFoundation stone is the concrete version of base.04本Meaning78%book, presentRoot and base overlap around where something starts.05台Meaning74%pedestal, a standA platform is a physical base that supports something above.06根Meaning76%root, radicalRoots give another image for a hidden foundation.